Car wont start? I have power but it will not turn over.
07-07-2019, 01:41 PM
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This was not the fix for mine need more help. Please have tried all previous things
... VATS.Last edited by Shawnjulz Rice; 07-07-2019 at 02:10 PM.
07-09-2019, 02:24 PM
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07-10-2019, 07:02 AM
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Why is everyone jumping on the VATS? Did you even try to bypass the neutral safety switch, or run a direct 12v wire to the starter to see if it cranks? It could be the starter solenoid, or broken connector to the solenoid too.
Just saying......
Just saying......
07-10-2019, 08:56 AM
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To the OP: You can rule out a lot of things with one test... If you jump the starter enable relay (part of VATS, behind the multi-use panel in the middle of your center dash) by unplugging it and connecting the outer yellow and green wires (#1 and #5 I think), then turn the key to Start, and if it cranks then I believe you can rule out problems at the battery, starter, starter solenoid, neutral/safety switch. At least, this is the case for my 89.
07-10-2019, 09:28 AM
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with starter issues I always get a big screwdriver and short between the battery positive on the starter and the ignition terminal on the starter. This bypasses all the ignition circuitry and cranks the engine. This is one of the first tests you should do. It tests the starter the battery and the connection between the two. While your there just have a look and make sure the ignition wire is still connected to the starter.
07-13-2019, 06:33 PM
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Thank you everyone it was the starter
07-14-2019, 02:07 PM
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12-21-2021, 02:47 PM
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Same Problem-- I have checked voltage to starter = 12.6
The VATS, security blinks then put key in goes off, turn the key and nothing happens. I think the VATS is ok?
It all started when I trying to change out the climate control in the dash.
any ideas - thanks
The VATS, security blinks then put key in goes off, turn the key and nothing happens. I think the VATS is ok?
It all started when I trying to change out the climate control in the dash.
any ideas - thanks
12-21-2021, 05:59 PM
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with starter issues I always get a big screwdriver and short between the battery positive on the starter and the ignition terminal on the starter. This bypasses all the ignition circuitry and cranks the engine. This is one of the first tests you should do. It tests the starter the battery and the connection between the two. While your there just have a look and make sure the ignition wire is still connected to the starter.
